If you buy FCExpress and want to go to FCPro, you can upgrade. It's actually cheaper that way than to buy FCPro outright. sb On 12/16/03 9:16 PM, "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh at aracnet.com> wrote: >>> I'm wondering if I might actually want FCP :^( Though I think I really need >>> to master FCE and DVDSP before I start thinking about that! >> >> So why not buy FCE and use iDVD. Then when you have mastered both upgrade to >> the more sophisticated and expensive FCP and DVD SP? I have been using iDVD >> for most of my projects and use DVD SP probably 10% of the time. > > I bought DVDSP last weekend, that would be one reason :^) I've taken a look > at iDVD, it doesn't offer the features I want/need. I like the Anamorphic > Widescreen support, and greater control over encodes that DVDSP offers. As > for FCE, I bought it when I got my G5 2x2 as I didn't want to pass up the > chance to get it for $100. This was before I knew if iMovie would work for > me or not, I did up one test project with iMovie and iDVD, I might use the > two for some projects, but overall I think I'll be using FCE and DVDSP. > > I've just about finished editing the video I shot of last Christmas in 16:9, > and will hopefully start learning how to use DVDSP in the next couple days. > My goal is to have the finished product done by the 25th. > > Zane > > ---------- > <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/MacDV.html>. > Send a message to <MacDV-DIGEST at themacintoshguy.com> to switch to the digest > version. > > XRouter | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! > Dr. Bott | Now $139.99 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/xrouter.html> > > Cyberian | Support this list when you buy at Outpost.com! > Outpost | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/outpost.shtml > > MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! > Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com> >